Woman's knife terror

POLICE have released pictures of two men who knocked a 58-year-old woman to the floor before stealing her bag.One of the men used what is believed to be a knife to cut the strap as the woman was lying on the ground in Warrington Street, Ashton under Lyne.

POLICE have released CCTV pictures of two men who knocked a 58-year-old woman to the floor before stealing her handbag.

One of the men used what is believed to be a knife to cut the strap as the woman was lying on the ground in Warrington Street, Ashton under Lyne.

She suffered bruising to her elbow and knee in the robbery on March 24, but did not require hospital treatment.

Her handbag was found near Asda and a large amount of cash had been taken from the purse.

Pc Kim Hynes said: "The woman did not suffer serious injuries. It is believed the men had a bladed instrument, so it is important we trace them before they commit a crime with a far more serious outcome."